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practice c1 clothes context
Clothes & Appearance: Words in Context
Read the following extracts from a description, and decide which words from the Wordlist could replace the words in bold.
“a woman whose style captivates every stranger she passes by.”
“she looks like someone famous”
“Though her clothes may be simple – trainers, shorts, stockings…”
“a simple (sleeveless) running top“
“her confidence flows like an invisible head covering“
“transcending ethnic grouping, culture and creed”
“Her appearance is the rhythm of a poem”
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Fill each space with a word from the wordlist.
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In the heart of this vibrant city, lives a woman whose (elegance) captivates every stranger she passes by. Wearing dark glasses, she (resembles) someone famous doing their best to hide their identity. But she moves with too much grace to go unnoticed, her steps light yet emitting a majestic power. Though her (wardrobe) may be simple – trainers, shorts, stockings and a simple running (vest) - her confidence flows like an invisible (veil), transcending (race), culture and creed. Her (look) is the rhythm of a poem to urban style.
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practice c1 clothes listening
A Poem to Style
Introduction
Introduction
When you buy clothes, which is more important to you, the price, how they look, or how they feel when you try them on?
When you’re out and about, do you prefer to be admired for your style of dress, or go unnoticed?
Do you enjoy dressing up for a special occasion or event?
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Listening 1
General Comprehension
1. Listen to 3 short extracts, and decide for each if they are from A) a radio programme, B) a poem or C) the beginning of a novel.
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Answer
- C) the beginning of a novel
- A) a radio programme
- B) a poem
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2. Decide if statements 1-5 are true, false, or not described.
1. All three extracts are about the same person.
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2. Question
2. Decide if statements 1-5 are true, false, or not described.
2. The descriptions all focus on a woman’s clothing and character.
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3. Question
2. Decide if statements 1-5 are true, false, or not described.
3. ‘Looks can be Misleading’ would be a suitable title for the theme of the 3 extracts.
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4. Question
2. Decide if statements 1-5 are true, false, or not described.
4. In each situation, the woman feels uncomfortable about her appearance.
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2. Decide if statements 1-5 are true, false, or not described.
5. ‘Beauty is in the Fabric” could also be a good title to connect the 3 extracts.
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Question 1 of 2
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1/2 Decide if the following statements are from the Commentary C, Novel N, or Poem P:
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a) Her appearance could hide a darker intention. (P)
b) Her movements are smaller than the impression that they make (N)
c) Real clothes contrast with imaginary clothing. (N)
d) People begin to pay attention. (C)
e) She takes no notice of those nearby, whoever they are. (P)
f) It is unfortunate to look almost identical to someone very well known. (C)
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2/2 Write the word you hear in the extracts that best completes the following sentences.
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a) Life in the city is (vibrant), with lots of activity and people from all over the world.
b) As she moves past people, she (captivates) them with her elegant style.
c) The simplicity of her (wardrobe) contrasts with the effect her energy produces.
d) It is a constant (burden) to me mistaken for someone famous.
e) Her resemblance to that celebrity is (striking).
f) Don’t be fooled by her casual look, it’s (merely) a disguise to put people at ease.
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1/2 Match the ‘sort’ words to the synonyms below.
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- elegance
- notice
- look
- hidden
- merely
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grace, charm
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recognize, realize
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style, appearance
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Invisible, unseen
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just, only
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2/2 Write words from the listening with the same meaning as the words in brackets below.
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A) They’re (doing) their (best) (trying very hard) to pretend they haven’t seen us.
B) So (there we have it) (that is the conclusion), as we’ve just witnessed, pigs really can consume almost anything!
C) Even with all the shouting, her voice was powerful enough to (cut through) (stand out from) the noise and get everyone’s attention.
D) Can you give me a hand over here with the drinks while Anne (busies herself) with (gives all her attention to} that delicious-looking cake?
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Flashcards clothes 1
Clothes & Appearance: Sets of Clothes
Study Tips
1. Listen to each word as your read the written form.
2. Say the word and listen again to compare your pronunciation.
3. Flip the card and read the definition.
4. Say the word to complete the example sentence. (Flip the card back to check if necessary.)
5. Listen to the example sentence, and say it yourself.
costume
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NOUN: set o clothes, typical of a person, culture, time, or thing
“My Cleopatra _____ will go perfectly with the ‘Romans’ theme of the party.”
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look
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NOUN: combination of designs giving a unified appearance
It’s a really simple but eye-catching _____; red clothing with yellow boots, lipstick and glasses.”
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outfit
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NOUN: set of clothes for an event or activity
“He didn’t have time to change, so he joined us at the opera in his frogman _____.”
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wardrobe
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NOUN: collection of all the clothes that someone owns
“I don’t think my _____ really reflects who I am any more.”
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